Cabinet



Feb. 23, 1932. J. FANARJIAN 1,846,713

CABINET Filed Nov. 29, 1950 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 I J, 25 A5 I Feb. 23, 1932.J. FANARJIAN CABINET Filed Nov. 29. 1950 2 Sheets-Sheet 2IIIIIIIIIIII/l/IIIIIIIIIII 'IIIIII [III/1' Patented Feb. 23, 1932 UNITEDSTATES PATENT FFICE JOHN FANARJ'IAN, OF UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY, ASSIGNOBOF ONE-FOURTH TO JOSEPH F. O BRIEN, OF ENG-LEWOOD, NEW JERSEY CABINETApplication filed. November 29, 1930. Serial No. 498,968.

This invention relates to improvements in cabinets.

One of the objects of this invention is to produce a cabinet, which isprovidedwith a pivoted closure element or section capable of beingpivotally swung outwardly from the part of the cabinet on which it ismounted and preferably providing a writing surface or desk and anothersliding closure section or element comprising a sliding panel portion ofsaid cabinet and having a sliding connection with saidpivotally-swinging section so as to be carried by saidpivotally-swinging section in its pivotal or extension movement 5 andalso to have a sliding connection with the cabinet for the purpose ofclosing a section of said cabinet, said parts being so arranged as tocause an automatic locking in closed position of the pivotally-swingingsection when the sliding section is moved into closed position. i

Still another object of my invention is to mount upon the inner surfaceof-said pivoted element a drawer so as to cause the cabinet,

when the pivoted element is opened up, to have all the appearance of apermanent, stable and ornamental desk.

Still another object of my invention is to provide, in combination witha pivoted extensible element of the type described, leg members pivotedto the extensible element and arranged to drop automatically upon theoutward swinging of the pivoted element and also to provide a pluralityof foot members so connected together as to be movable simultaneouslywhen either one or the other of the two members are actuated to fold.

With these and other objects in view, the invention comprises thecombination of members and arrangement of parts so combined as to co-actand cooperate with each other in the performance of the functions andthe accomplishment of the results herein contemplated, and comprises inone of its adaptations the species or preferred form illustrated in theaccompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation, in closedposition, of a cabinet embodying my invention;,

Fig. 2 is a similar front elevation of the cabinet shown in Fig. 1 withthe sliding panel in open position;

Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the cabinet shown in Figs. 1 and 2 whenmy pivoted element is swung into open position;

Fig. 4 is a side or end elevation of the cabinet shown in Fig. 3 withthe pivoted member in extended position;

Fig. 5 is a View, in side elevation, of the pivoted member removed fromthe cabinet;

Fig. 6 is a view, in front elevation, of the legs or feet foldedpreparatory to folding the pivoted member;

Fig. 7 is a section on the line 77 of Fig. 3, looking in the directionof the arrows;

Fig. 8 is a sect-ion on the line 88 of Fig. 1, looking in the directionof the arrows;

Fig. 9 is a section on the line 99 of F ig. 8, looking in the directionof the arrows; and

Fig. 10 is an enlarged view, in front elevation, partially broken away,of the pivotal connection of the pivoted member with the frame of thecabinet at adjacent parts.

Referring now to these drawings, which illustrate a preferred embodimentof my invention, my improved cabinet comprises a body portion 1 which,as shown particularly in Figs. 1, 2 and 8, is composed of an oblongbox-like structure comprising side wall members 11, 11, a top member 12,a bottom member 13, a back panel 1 1 and an intermediate inside shelfand bracing member 15 which divides the cabinet into two compartments1', 1 The said box-like body portion is provided at the bottom of itsforward side with a fixed panel member 16 and, in the embodiment shown,is open above said panel member to the top thereof and this opening isclosed by a pivoted extension closure member 2 and a slidable closuremember 5. Said pivoted closure member 2, as shown, is provided withpivot elements 3 mounted upon inward extensions 3 and pivoted in thesleeves 4t which are inserted in the side members 11, 11, a sufficientdistance from the front surface of the cabinet to compensate for thethickness of a stop head 5 at the upper edge of the slidable closurepanel 5 which, as shown, is slidably mounted in a groove 2 within thepivoted member 2 and is adapted to he slid or moved upwardly to providea closure for the upper compartment 1 and to be moved into closedposition along the ways 6, G and when so moved along such ways, to havean extension portion 5 within the groove 2 and thus to cause a lockingof the pivoted member 2 in its folded and closed position.

In the embodiment of my invention shown, the folding pivoted member 2comprises a front member 2, an intermediate or spacing member 2 and arear member 2, the front member 2 and rear member 2 being spaced apartby the intermediate member so as to form the groove 2 within which theslidable member 5 moves.

In said preferred embodiment of my invention, I also preferably mount onthe rear of the pivoted member 2 a sliding drawer 7 which is preferablymounted to slide in a box 7.

In said preferred embodiment of my invention, I also preferably providequick acting means for holding the pivoted or swinging member inextended position and, as illustrated, foldable leg members 8 and 9 areprovided with lever mechanism arranged to cause a simultaneous foldingof both legs upon the movement of one of the same and also having aconnection with the frame of the cabinet and so arranged as to cause anautomatic opening of the foldable legs upon the outward extension of thepivoted or swinging member, thus providing a construction in which amere upward swin ing movement of the pivoted member into fully extendedposition will cause the legs to be automatically moved into supportingposition for said extension swinging member.

In the preferred form of my invention illustrated, the leg members 8 and9 are hinged by h nges 8, 9 to the edges of the bottom member of thedrawer box 7. As illustrated, one of said leg members is pivotally connected by a pair of toggle levers 20, 21 with the inner edge of thedrawer. As illustrated, one member 20 of said pair of levers 20, 21 isat one end pivotally connected at 20 to the leg member, the other leverbeing likewise at one end pivotally connected at 21' to the drawercasing or box and the opposite ends of said two members being pivotallyconnected together to provide a folding arrangement thereof. The otherleg member is, in the embodiment shown, provided w th a crank lever orarm 22 fixedly connected at 22 and having through the connecting lever23 a pivotal connection with said levers 20, 21 adjacent to the pivotalconnection therebetween. As illustrated. the crank lever 22 is providedwith a slot 22 in which a pin 23 on the connecting lever 23 is adaptedto move. Thus after the pin in its lower position has made a connectionwhich will actuate the levers 20, 21 to cause the folding of the legmember 9, the slot will permit movement of the crank arm relative to theend of the lever 23 in order to enable the complete and facile foldingof the leg member 9.

In the preferred embodiment of my invention, the inward projections orextensions 8 for the pivot 3 are preferably provided on metallic plates7 which, as more particularly shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 5, will form sideportions of the drawer boX or casing 7.

In the preferred embodiment of my invention. I also provide a fingernotch 24 in the fixed panel 16 so as to permit a ready gripping of thelower edge of the swinging extension member 2 and also provide a knob 25on the head 5 of the sl ding panel to enable ready engagement by thehand of the user of the panel and a movement thereof into closed or openposition, as desired. Also, in the preferred embodiment of my invention,I provide suitable means for frictionally retaning the sliding panel inits uppermost position and, as illustrated, this is accomplished bymounting in a spring socket 26 spring 26 which is adapted to engage andforce outwardly a ball 27 toward and particularly through a restrictedopening so that a surface of said wall will frictionally engage andinterlock with a metallic socket 28 formed in one or both of the waymembers 6. 6.

The operation of the device will be substantially obvious from the abovedescription. it being only necessary to say that, assuming the parts tobe in the closed position shown in Fig. 1, a user may grasp the knob 25and by exerting slight pressure to overcome the locking engagementbetween the ball 27 and socket 28, move the panel downwardly into thegroove 2. When the parts are in this posit on, the swinging extensionmember may be grasped by engagement of the fingers through the notch 24and this extension member lifted or swung upwardly, whereupon the legswill automatically move downwardly into supporting position for saidswinging extension member and in this position it will be noted that theedges 8 9 which are suitably reinforced by moldings, will abut againstthe inset way elements 6. 6 of the cabinet and thus, in connection withthe contact of the lower portion of the leg members on the ground,provide a double support for the swinging extension member.

When it is desired to close the cabinet. the leg members are, ashereinabove indicated. folded simultaneously by the the movement of oneof the same into folded position, whereupon the swinging extensionmember may be dropped into closed position. As shown. the leg member 9may be enga ed and moved upwardly about its hinges. This will cause asimul aneous closing of the other leg member 8 whereupon the swingingextension member 2 may then be swung or dropped, as aforesaid, intoclosed position. hen tie swinging member is so moved into closedposition, the sliding panel member 5 may then be slid upwardly tocompletely close the cab inet and also, more particularly,simultaneously and automatically to lock the extension swinging memberin its closed position, said swinging member being retained in suchclosed position because the extended lower end of the sliding membernever leaves the groove 2 of the swinging member during the closingmovement of the sliding member. The swinging member will thus be lockeduntil the sliidng panel is again slid down into the groove 2.

It will be seen from the above that I have provided a cabinetconstruction having a plurality of compartments, one of which is closedby a swinging extension member adapted to form a desk or the like andthe other of which is closed by a sliding panel which, in its closingmovement, automatically locks the swinging extension member in itsclosed position; also that I provide a construction in which the slidemember is carried by the swinging member; that the swinging member ispivoted at the inner side of the sliding member so that in closedposition thesliding member moves between the outer surface element 2*and the pivots; that the projections on which the pivots are mountedproject a sufficient distance beyond the pivoted edge of the swingingmember to compensate or provide a space in extended position for thethickness of a stop bead of the sliding member, and that said stop bead5 is preferably arranged so that its top surface will be flush with theouter surface of the extension swinging memher and with the uppersurface of the shelf when the parts are in extended position. Said topsurface of the bead will also preferably be provided with the knob 25engage able by the fingers to slide the panel into open and closedposition, as desired.

Having described my invention, I claim 1. A cabinet embodying, incombination, a body portion having an opening, a pivoted closure elementhaving a swinging movement to close a part of said opening, and aslidable closure element carried by said pivoted closure element andhaving a sliding movement to close the balance of said opening.

2. A cabinet embodying, in combination, a body portion having anopening, a pivoted closure element having a swinging movement to close apart of said opening, and a slidable closure element carried by saidpivoted element in telescoped relationship and movable to close thebalance of said opening, said sliding element having a part adapted insaid closed position to remain in telescoping relationship with andautomatically to fasten the pivoted element against opening movementwhen the said slidable element is in closed position.

3. A cabinet embodying, in combination, a body portion having anopening, a closure element pivoted at one edge, adapted to close a partof said opening and having a pocket open at the edge thereof about whichsaid element swings pivotally, a slidable closure element mounted toslide in said pocket and adapted upon movement out of said pocketto'slide into closed position in engagement with the walls ofsaidcabinet opening, said sliding element having a part adapted in saidclosed position to extend into said pocket and automatically to fastenthe pivoted element against opening movement when the said slidableelement is in closed position.

4. A cabinet embodying, in combination, a body portion having anopening, a pivoted and vertically. swingable closure element adapted'toclosea part of said opening, and a slidable closure element carried bysaid pivoted closure element and having a sliding movement to close thebalance of said opening, said sliding element having a part adapted insaid closed position to extend into and automatically to fasten thepivoted element against opening movement when the said slidable elementis in closed position, and means mounted on the inner surface of saidvertically swingable element for supporting said element when the sameis swung at right angles to' the cabinet.

5. A cabinet embodying, in combination, a body portion having anopening, a pivoted and vertically swingable closure element adapted toclose a part of said opening, and a slidable closure element carried bysaid pivoted closure element and having a sliding movement to close thebalance of said open ing, said sliding element having a part adapted insaid closed position to extend into and automatically to fasten thepivoted element against opening movement when the said slidable elementis in closed position, a drawer casing mounted on the inner side of saidpivoted element, a slidable drawer mounted in said casing, and means forsupporting said pivoted element in open position.

6. A cabinet embodying, in combination, a body portion having anopening, a pivoted and vertically swingable closure element adapted toclose a part of said opening, and a slidable closure element carried bysaid pivoted closure element and having a sliding movement to close thebalance of said opening, said sliding element having a part adapted insaid closed position to extend into and automatically to fasten thepivoted element against opening movement when the said slidable elementis in closed position, a drawer casing mounted on the inner side of saidpivoted element, a slidable drawer mounted in said casing, foldable legsmounted on said casing and adapted upon a movement thereof into fullopen position to automatically move into supporting position for saidpivoted element.

7 A cabinet embodying, in combination,

a body portion having an opening, a pivoted and vertically swingableclosure element adapted to close a part of said opening, and a slidableclosure element carried by said pivoted closure element and having asliding movement to close the balance of said opening, said slidingelement having a part adapted in said closed position to extend into andautomatically to fasten the pivoted element against opening movementWhen the said slidable element is in closed position, a drawer casingmounted on the inner side of said pivoted element, a slidalole drawermounted in said casing, a pair of foldable legs mounted on said casingand lever mechanism connected With said pivoted element and with saidlegs to cause both of said legs to be folded simultanenously upon themovement of one thereof.

In Witness whereof, I have signed my name to the foregoingspecification.

JOHN FANARJ IAN.

